The Arizona sentinel., 1887-03-05

l hOcky mOulIalIS, anu there can De no better place, from many points oi view, than Yuma for the site of such an Institution. The bill itself has much merit. Scattered all along the western slope of the Rockies are To- cated those who have served their country in the armies of the Republic settled upon the plains, in the hills, in the hamlets, in the cities, and on the frontiers, and many of them, by reason of old age or infrnities incl dent to hattie with life, are worn out in the struggle and long for rest. It will be grateful and kindly act, On the part of the government, to provide hone for these men.
 The Secretary of War will have the choice oflocation, and it suggests itself forcibly, that climatic, healthful and economical advantages are strongl ly in favor of Yuma. The buildings of the old Quartermaster's Depot are strong ly and comfortably made, in fair re pair, and, in all respects, arc suitable for the early requirements of Home. The grounds, which are commodious, and the buildings belong to the govern ment, and so their selection would be a great saving of expense. The situa tion is not only suitable, but delight ful, the old Depot being situated upon the banks of navigable stream, and within three minutes walk of the Southern Pacific railroad With all the waters of the Colorado to draw from, the grounds could be made beau tiful by irrigation, and, in fact, some piping is already laid and there IS a fountain and a garden. Tropical and semi-tropical fruits are grown in Yuma, and peaches, apricots, pears, olives and many other fruits and berri .s are produced. Vegetables of all vari- cites grow all the year round. All through the month of February, and to day, vegetables have been and are being gathered on the very ground men tioned. These facts show how easily Soldiers Home at this point could Le made self-sustaining.
 The climate is exceedingly healthful, there being an entire absence of mala- ria, aud the dryness of the atmosphere precludes the possibility of any sr.: r..:ous effects from epidemicss There are no severe 'lnters to drive inmates of a Homo shivering u the ref. There is no day of the year but what they could have their daily exercise out of doors, and, if they desired, gather flowers.
 A petition has been circulated, ask ing the Secretary of War to consider the suggestions contained in this arti- cle, and largely signed. A request has also been sent to our representatives in the Territorial legislature, asking them to use their best efforts to secure the passage of a memorial to the Sec .fetary of War directing his attention to the advantages possessed by this point as site for the proposed Home
 Without doubt Messrs. Lyons and Baker will do their utmost in the premises.
 LATER:-Since the above was put in type we see from the dispatches that the Soldiers Home bill has pass ed Congress and received the si ,na e of the President on the lst inst.
 Senator Ingalls, has succeeded John Sherman as president pro. tenn. of the Senate.
 The volcano, Mauna Loa, on the Is- land of Hawaii, is in a state of active eruption.
 Nearly four hundred men are en- ployed in and around the mines at Tom bstone.
 Italy has been visited by a fearful earthquake which resulted in the loss of many lives,
 We wond,r if the Maricopa l'eople | don't wish they had Judge Porte, in the legislature this tenn?
 Los Angeles has new paper-the Trade Journal-Courier.
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 We notice with pleasure that the nomination of Col. Fred. w. Smith as Receiver of the U. s. Land Office at l,oc Ioa-